Oral History Interview with Norma Orovitz

Material Information

Title:: Oral History Interview with Norma Orovitz
Creator:: Orovitz, Norma ( Narrator )
Gladstone Pasternack, Susan ( Interviewer )
Publisher:: Jewish Museum of Florida
Language:: English
Physical Description:: 00:29:13

Subjects / Keywords:: Jews -- Biography -- Florida -- Miami
Jewish women -- Interviews -- Florida
American Jewish Congress -- History -- Florida
Genre:: Interview
Spatial Coverage:: United States -- Florida -- Miami
Coordinates:: 25.7705955 x -80.13496399

Abstract:: In this interview, Norma Orovitz reflects on her journey from Brooklyn, New York, to South Florida, the pivotal moments in her life, and her extensive community involvement. She discusses the personal decisions that shaped her career, such as moving to Miami for college and balancing family life with a fulfilling professional career. She details her experiences with antisemitism, gender bias, and her role as a transitional figure for women in leadership positions. Norma highlights her significant contributions to organizations like Temple Israel, the American Jewish Congress, and Miami Jewish Health, emphasizing the importance of community service and philanthropy. Additionally, she shares her perspectives on contemporary issues, such as the implications of Roe v. Wade's reversal and the challenges of aging. The interview also delves into her personal life, including her family, volunteer work, and participation in lifelong learning programs.
Funding:: This content is part of a Mellon Foundation-funded project coordinated by the Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab (WPHL) at FIU and eight community partner institutions titled "Community Data Curation: Preserving, Creating, and Narrating Everyday Stories."
Creation/Production Credits:: Juliana Llanos edited and transcribed this interview.

Aggregations:: Jewish Museum of Florida
Community Data Curation - Preserving, Creating, and Narrating Everyday Stories